David Ragan has 14 starts in the Truck Series this season with two poles and five top-10 finishes. Credit: Autostock

Ragan to attempt Cup debut for Roush at Dover

CONCORD, N.C. -- Roush Racing announced Monday that David Ragan will attempt to make his first attempt at a Nextel Cup Series start in the No. 06 Ford Fusion this weekend at Dover International Speedway. Ragan is currently competing in the Craftsman Truck Series.

"I've looked forward to this day for a long time," Ragan said. "I never thought that the day would come this soon. It just goes to show that hard work and determination really can pay off.

"I have gotten a lot of racing experience in the Craftsman Truck Series that will help me race with the guys in the Nextel Cup Series. I'm looking forward to working with Frank Stoddard and the No. 06 Ford team."

Ragan will also make his second Busch Series start of the 2006 season in the No. 50 Ford when he competes in the Dover 200 on Saturday.

"This is an awesome opportunity to get some more experience in the NASCAR Busch Series," Ragan said. "The guys with the No. 50 team had a great run with Danny O'Quinn here in the spring. It's a really good opportunity to get some valuable seat time to help me get familiar with Dover. I've never raced here so every lap I make is really going to help me."

"I see a lot of potential in these young drivers," team owner Jack Roush said. "This will give us an opportunity to evaluate David Ragan and it will also give him valuable experience running in both series at Dover. Dover International Speedway is a very challenging track, but I know David will perform to the best of his ability."